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Mccafferey Family History

Mccafferey Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mccaffrey, Mccafferty, Mccaffery, Mcclafferty, Mclafferty, Mcgaffey

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Where is the Mccafferey family from?

You can see how Mccafferey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccafferey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccafferey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Mccafferey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mccafferey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mccafferey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccafferey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccafferey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccafferey. 100% of Mccafferey men worked as a Pharmacist. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pharmacist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Mccafferey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccafferey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 77 immigration records available for the last name Mccafferey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Mccafferey. For the veterans among your Mccafferey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccafferey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Mccafferey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mccafferey in 1979 was 63, and 91 in 1996.

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